PLANO ISD GRADUATION PLANS

2014 High School and Senior High School

Academic Planning

OBJECTIVES

Review updated state testing requirements Overview of graduation plans to help

students and parents be informed for academic planning

STATE TESTING – END OF COURSE EXAMS

Number of required EOCs have been reduced from 15 to 5: Algebra 1 Biology English 1 English 2 US History

This presentation on graduation pathways is in draft form at this time. Final approval will occur in early February when our State Board of Education and our Plano ISD Board finalize the rules and policies.

REVIEW OF RECOMMENDED AND DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT PLANSRecommended Graduation Plan:

4 credits English 1,2,3,4

4 credits MUST INCLUDE Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and a 4th year of Math Or Algebra 1, Geometry, Math Models, Algebra 2

4 credits: MUST INCLUDE Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and a 4th year of Science **, or Biology, IPC, and Chemistry and Physics (IPC must be taken before Chemistry and Physics)

4 credits World Geography, World History, US History, US Government, Economics

1.0 credit Art, Music, Theater, Dance, Principles and Elements of Floral Design – 1 credit of the same course

0.5 credit Communication Applications

0.5 credit Health or 1.0 credit of Principles of Health Science

2.0 credits Foreign language must be 2 credits of the same language

1.0 credit Physical Education

5.0 credits Electives

26 total credits

Distinguished Achievement Plan

Recommended Plan Including:

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (completed by end of 11th grade) and a 4th year Science  

Note: IPC cannot count for this program

3.0 credits Foreign language must be 3 credits of the same language

4.0 credits Electives

Must include 4 advanced measures

FOUNDATION/ENDORSEMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

All prerequisites must be met before taking a course.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS – 4 CREDITS

English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 or choice

MATH – 4 CREDITS

Algebra 1 Geometry 3rd year choice 4th year choice

SOCIAL STUDIES – 4 CREDITS

World Geography World History US History Government/Economics

SCIENCE – 4 CREDITS

Biology Choice – IPC or Chemistry 3rd year choice 4th year choice

COURSE OPTIONS FOR 4TH YEAR OF ENGLISH

English 4 Oral Interpretation 3 Debate 3 AP English Literature and Composition IB Language Studies A1 HL Literary Genres – if taken after English 3 Creative Writing – if taken after English 3

Other options, such as Research and Technical Writing or Business English, may be available in the future.

COURSE OPTIONS FOR 3RD YEAR OF MATH

Math Models (must be taken prior to Algebra 2) Algebra 2Algebra 2 is a prerequisite for the following courses: Precalculus Advanced Quantitative Reasoning AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Math Independent Study IB Mathematics SL IB Mathematics HL IB Further Mathematics HL

COURSE OPTIONS FOR 4TH YEAR OF MATH

Algebra 2Algebra 2 is a prerequisite for the following courses: Precalculus Advanced Quantitative Reasoning AP Statistics AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Math Independent Study IB Mathematics SL IB Mathematics HL IB Further Mathematics HL

COURSE OPTIONS FOR 3RD YEAR OF SCIENCE Chemistry Physics Earth and Space Science Environmental Systems AP or IB Biology AP or IB Chemistry AP Physics 1 / 2 AP Physics C IB Physics AP Environmental Science IB Environmental Systems Anatomy and Physiology Food Science Forensic Science Scientific Research and Design Engineering Design and Problem Solving Principles of Engineering

Other options may be available in the future

COURSE OPTIONS FOR 4TH YEAR OF SCIENCE Chemistry Physics Earth and Space Science Environmental Systems AP or IB Biology AP or IB Chemistry AP Physics 1 / 2 AP Physics C IB Physics AP Environmental Science IB Environmental Systems Anatomy and Physiology Food Science Forensic Science Scientific Research and Design Engineering Design and Problem Solving Principles of Engineering

Other options may be available in the future

PREREQUISITES

All prerequisites must be met before taking a course.

FOUNDATION/ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED

Health – ½ credit Foreign Language – 2 credits Fine Arts – 1 credit Physical Education – 1 credit Elective/Endorsement Choices – 5 ½ credits

Total Credits Needed to Graduate – 26 Students are enrolled in 7 courses per school year and have the

opportunity to earn 28 credits in the 9th through 12th grades. Distinguished Level of Achievement – Foundation/Endorsement Plan

including Algebra 2. Students are eligible for top 10% automatic admission to state universities.

ENDORSEMENTS Business and Industry –

Database Management Information Technology Communications Accounting Finance Marketing Graphic Design Architecture Logistics Automotive Technology Agricultural Science

Public Services – Health Sciences and Occupations Education and Training Law Enforcement Culinary Arts Hospitality

STEM – Science Technology Engineering Advanced Math

Arts and Humanities – Political Science World Language Cultural Studies English Literature History Fine Arts

Multidisciplinary – Designated advanced courses from several

endorsement areas in each of the four Foundation subjects

ACADEMIC PLANNING

Students will be reviewing/making high school or senior high school course selections, including choosing an endorsement area, during academic conferences. We will have more detailed information available on the school website regarding the courses and endorsement areas.